Multiple MySQL INSERT Statements in a Single Query Using PHP

In PHP, it is possible to execute multiple INSERT statements in a single query using the following syntax:

$string1 = "INSERT INTO table1 (column1, column2) VALUES (value1, value2);\n";
$string1 .= "INSERT INTO table2 (column1, column2) VALUES (value3, value4);\n";
$string1 .= "INSERT INTO table3 (column1, column2) VALUES (value5, value6);";
mysql_query($string1) or die(mysql_error());

However, this approach is generally not recommended for several reasons:

• Data Integrity: Inserting multiple rows with a single query can increase the risk of data integrity issues, especially if one of the statements fails.
• Transaction Support: MySQL does not support transactions for multiple INSERT statements in a single query. If any of the statements fail, the entire query will fail.
• Efficiency: It is generally more efficient to execute multiple INSERT statements separately, as each statement will be optimized independently by the database.

Optimized Approach

A better approach to inserting multiple rows is to use multiple INSERT statements with the following syntax:

$sql = "INSERT INTO table1 (column1, column2) VALUES ";
for ($i = 0; $i 
By using this approach, each row is inserted separately, providing better data integrity and transaction support. Additionally, the database can optimize each statement individually, potentially improving efficiency.